Prescott, Arizona vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 78.1% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $89,025 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Prescott, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% higher